Chieska Fortune Smith, Photographer, London

Description

A striking monochrome portrait features a man crouching low in an indoor setting with high-contrast, directional lighting. He wears a light-colored suit jacket and trousers, positioned against a dark wall that features a recessed hearth area. Two framed pictures hang on the dark wall above him, while patterned wallpaper covers the adjacent wall section. The wooden floorboards show distinct grain and deep shadows cast by the subject and furnishings. The photograph was captured by photographer and director Chieska Fortune Smith.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Living Room

Context

Portrait / Headshot